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Art in the Age Presents: Nix Besser by Michael Alan
Art in the Age is pleased to announce our September exhibition, NIX BESSER, the rich Pennsylvania Dutch history and traditions that inspired SNAP, brought to life through the creations ... Read More
Raleigh Denim Trunk Show This Thursday!
Join us this Thursday, August 26th, for the Raleigh Denim Trunk Show and meet and greet, with owners/designers Sarah and Victor Lytvinenko. These talented craftspeople are paying a special ... Read More
Watch Clips from Gin Ranly’s Lecture “Can You Drink From Your Sink”
Gin Ranly, Director of Education at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, recently gave an excellent lecture at the AITA store entitled “Can You Drink From Your Sink?” Ranly ... Read More
Art in the Age & MAVEA Present: “Can You Drink From Your Sink?” Free Lecture
Come one, come all, there's a FREE lecture and you're invited! Stop by and join Gin Ranly, Director of Education at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, as she discusses ... Read More
VIDEOS: Root in the Big Easy at Tales of the Cocktail
Watch as Al Soteck, of the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., whips up some amazing ROOT cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. In the following videos, Al ... Read More
Jessica Hische Reception at AITA
This past Friday, July 30, Art in the Age held a reception featuring the work of designer and Illustrator Jessica Hische. The reception marked the half way point of Jessica's ... Read More
VIDEOS: Jessica Hische Talks About Daily Drop Cap and Lettering in General
In the following video interview with Art in the Age, Jessica Hische talks about the inspiration behind her incredibly popular Daily Drop Cap project. Art In The Age Presents... Jessica Hische ... Read More
Jessica Hische’s Illustrative Initials Reception this Friday!
This Friday, July 30th, at the Art in the Age store, Jessica Hische will present her exhibition, Illustrative Initials, featuring pieces from her ongoing project Daily Drop Cap. Art In The ... Read More
SNAP Preview Party at Supper- Check Out the Video!
This past week AITA SNAP made it's first public appearance at Supper Restaurant on South Street. Chef Mitch Prensky served a delicious selection of SNAP inspired hors d'oeuvres, including homemade ... Read More
Philadelphia Orchard Project Music Festival & Fundraiser
Tomorrow the annual Philadelphia Orchard Project Music Festival & Fundraiser will take place at Liberty Lands in Northern Liberties. The festival features musical performances by Philadelphia bands The Mean, Betty ... Read More
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Walter Benjamin!
The progenitor of our namesake essay, Walter Benjamin, turns 118 years old today! Read all about Benjamin's philosophical contributions and our interpretation of his theories HERE So PARTY DOWN in His Honor ... Read More
July is Roots & Branches Month!
Pictured above: Queen Victoria's Family Tree July is Roots & Branches Month! For once, I am NOT referring to trees or gardening! Roots & Branches month celebrates genealogy, the study of ... Read More
Walter Benjamin Bookends by Peg and Awl
In honor of Walter Benjamin's birthday celebration at Art in the Age, local artisan Walter Kent, who with his wife Margaux make up the craft duo Peg and Awl, created ... Read More
We hold these truths to be self evident……
If you'd like to hear what comes next, join the National Park Service tomorrow in celebration of the 234th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. ... Read More
2010 Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival.
Every year since 2006, hundreds have gathered at Kutztown State University for the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival. This three-day festival, from September 17-19, features workshops and demonstrations of the latest ... Read More
Tom Brown III Demonstrates Survival Skills at AITA
This past week, Art in the Age had the great pleasure of hosting an exciting lecture by Tom Brown III. Brown is the founder of the Primitive Arts Collective, ... Read More
AITA Presents: Illustrative Initials by Jessica Hische
Art in the Age is pleased to announce its July exhibition, Illustrative Initials, featuring new works by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Jessica is best known for her ongoing project, ... Read More
In 1681, as a repayment for his £16,000 debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would eventually become the Pennsylvania colony. Shortly after receiving the ... Read More
Now that we've made it through Philly Beer Week, and most of us are still walking around in a hop-induced haze, it's time to shed a little light on the ... Read More
Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby: Pedal to the Metal, and Just About Anything Else!
On Saturday May 22, the fourth annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby took place at the Trenton Ave Arts Festival. This was not a race, but rather a design competition celebrating ... Read More
ROOT at The Manhattan Cocktail Classic - Video Update!
On Monday, May 17th ROOT took part in the Manhattan Cocktail Classic; New York City’s first ever multi-day event celebrating the history, culture, and artful craft of the ... Read More
Art in the Age Hosts Next American City Magazine’s Happy Hour!
Here at Art in the Age, we have a tendency to bring all kinds of people together and this week was no exception. Folks from all over the country gathered ... Read More
Art in the Age Weekly Local Event Guide
THURSDAY - MAY 27th AGRICULTURE: Urban Jungle Memorial Sale (Thur-Mon) 40% Off Boston Ferns & Asst Tropical Palms, Spend $75+ Get a Free 10" Hibiscus Bush Urban Jungle Garden • 1526-30 East Passyunk Ave. http://www.urbanjunglephila.com Suburban ... Read More
Last chance to see Alex Lukas and Matt Leines at Guerrero Gallery in SF!
Alex Lukas' "These Are The Days of Miracle and Wonder"Matt Leines' "These Songs Are True"May 8-June 3, 2010 Guerrero Gallery2700 19th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110 info@guerrerogallery.com For those fortunate to live in ... Read More
Happy Birthday, Ralph Waldo Emerson!
On this day (May 25) in 1803, the essayist, philosopher, and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Today we know him as on of the "Founding Fathers" ... Read More
Go Outside! It’s Clean Air Month & Walk In The Woods Month
The forecast tells me that today will be 80 degrees. There is absolutely no excuse to not be outside! Breathing in the sweet spring air and seeking shade under the ... Read More
This Month (and EVERY Month): Get Caught Reading!
Starting in 1999, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) celebrates May as Get Caught Reading Month. The movement to encourage kids and adults across the nation to read for fun ... Read More
The Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm Presents “Art of Homesteading” in June!
Photos from REMICKMUSEUM.ORG Attn: Tamworth-ians, New Hampshire-ites, and New Englanders! Join the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm on June 16 from 5-7 pm for the opening ceremony for their new ... Read More
GEAR UP AT AITA: It’s Bike-To-Work Week!
The League of American Bicyclists is promoting May as National Bike Month, with specific celebrations for Bike-to-Work Week 2010 from May 17-21 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 21. ... Read More
The Busiest Day in May: Start A Project, Salute The Armed Forces, Observe Moths
There is no such thing as a lazy Saturday during this busy month of Springtime haps! Check out what's on the plate for today, May 15: - Best Day To Start ... Read More
Tim Eads: A Legitimate Waste of Time
This Saturday is the opening reception for Tim Eads' first solo show, A Legitimate Waste of Time. This is Eads' premier of his pedal operated butter churn, that feeds electricity ... Read More
VIDEO: Art in the Age & Printeresting Present…COPY JAM!
A fast & furious trip to Philly for the de-install of THE FARM luckily and happily coincided with another awesome event...COPY JAM! A Printeresting Curatorial Project... THE FORMULA One night + One ... Read More
Tonight's Game is Against the Cardinals @ 1:05 pm! Friday, April 30th through the end of June. Some of our favorite bars around Philadelphia will be joining us as we ROOT ... Read More
Denver’s Yelp Elites Celebrate with ROOT
Denver's Yelp Elites gathered this past Saturday at Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria for another successful party. Over 130 elite came together and raised $400 for Project Angelheart. Project Angelheart ... Read More
FARM UPDATE: Preparing for The SHOW!
For the past few weeks, creative production has really amped up in preparation for THE FARM. At the expense, not gonna lie, of my precious sleeping-with-the-sun hours and a bit ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail Competition at Bossa Nova Recap
The Pittsburgh ROOT Cocktail Competition had the whole town talking. Last week some of the finest barmen and women made their way to Bossa Nova Lounge to take part in ... Read More
Pittsburgh ROOTs For A Favorite Cocktail on November 24th
November 24th marks a big day for Pittsburgh spirit enthusiasts. Bossa Nova Lounge(123 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA) and Art in the Age will host a ROOT cocktail competition, offering complimentary ... Read More
Vermicomposting at Art in the Age
Vermicomposting at Art in the AgeUrban/Small space composting made easy Interested in greening your life by composting, but not sure how? Come to Art in the Age on November 18th at ... Read More
Two Pennsylvania cities are hosting whiskey festivals this week. But don’t let name fool you; rum, tequila, vodka, gin and liqueurs will be available along with scotch, bourbon, and single-malts. On ... Read More
VIDEO TOUR: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Common Ground Fair!
A follow-up to last week's photo tour. See wool spinning in action, a walk through the poultry exhibition hall, and an Organic Farming Parade! Read More
Calling All Photographers, Printers, and Retouchers!
The newly unveiled Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is a non-profit artist space slash community center in North Philly, currently offering photography based events and exhibits as well as printing/scanning services ... Read More
PHOTO TOUR: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Common Ground Fair!
En route to The MOFGA Common Ground Fair... Maine is more sparse than New Hampshire (if you can believe it!). Great, vast old properties like this one... Walking with the crowds across ... Read More
October- Full of Events at AITA
October is bring the change of seasons, weather and the beautiful colors in the trees but for Art in the Age it is bringing great events. October First Friday 10/2/09 @ ... Read More
Lebowski Fest Rolls into Philadelphia
Bowling. Bathrobes. Endless supply of whiite Russians. What more could you ask for? Tomorrow, Saturday September 26th, North Bowl in Northern Liberties is hosting the Lebowski Fest Bowling Party. This ... Read More
The maple trees are blushing red everywhere you look. Mornings and evenings are chilly and crisp. And so we celebrate the advent of autumn in New England with warm mulled ... Read More
TOMORROW: Maxim’s Taste of Philadelphia
Head out to Derek's in Manayunk tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 7pm for an impressive array of local cuisine. You'll be in good hands with executive chef Derek Davis at the ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT: QBBQ and Tequila
Old City BBQing masters at QBBQ and Tequila won two first places at the 3rd Annual Rib Off last Saturday. Those two prize-winning dishes just so happened to be made ... Read More
Visitations, Excitations & Good Vibrations At The Farm!
The White Mountains are alive with the sound of.. FRIENDS! A Photographic Portrait of The Past Two Weeks: The Hay Barn has amazing acoustics. Several hikes to the fire tower. (Constructed by the NH ... Read More
Attention All Mixologists, Bartenders, Fans of Edgar Allan Poe
We are seeking mixologists to create a cocktail inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. So grab your copy of "The Tell-Tale Heart" and a bottle of ROOT and ... Read More
A Full Plate 3rd Annual Rib Off - ROOT and Ribs
The Full Plate Rib Off this year was an absolute success! Close to 600 people lined up and piled into the street where the professionals and ameteurs were grilling, smoking ... Read More
The G20 Summit and ROOT Hit Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh may forever be known as The Steel City, but who says that’s necessarily a bad thing? Steel is strong, persevering, and a foundation for many great structures—just like Pittsburgh ... Read More
An Evening of Perfect ROOT Pairings at ALFA
Alfa was packed to the gills last night with Philadelphians eager to be regaled with five ROOT-infused courses and five complementary ROOT cocktails. From the ROOT-cured gravad amuse bouche to ... Read More
ROOT Recipe of the Week: Bomba Shack
Lauren Phillips of Alfa Bar and Restaurant created this delish ROOT cocktail for the competition at Silk City. The Bomba Shack wil now be part of the first course pairing at ... Read More
Is there anything better than a refreshing Root Cocktail? Probably not, but ribs are a close second! So why not enjoy both classic American creations at A Full Plate's third ... Read More
MONDAY: Fall Veggie Garden Workshop!
This Monday from 6:30 to 8pm, horticulturalist Sally McCabe will be talking city gardens--more specifically, fall-vegetable city gardens. So come out to Philadelphia Community College and learn about plant selection, ... Read More
$4 Spiked ROOT Float Special at The American Pub
The American Pub located at 1500 Market St - near the giant clothespin - servers up some great weekly specials. Their Monday thru Friday Happy Hours will keep you ... Read More
PA Dutch Festival: Come and Gone
Beautiful weather arrived alongside the horses and buggies last Thursday for the 20th annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival. While farm animals and bluegrass music filled the 1100 block of Arch Street, ... Read More
VIDEO: ROOT Cocktail Competition at Silk City!
By now you've met the victor and her winning recipe as well as the thirteen delicious also-rans. You've probably also seen the photos. Now check out the video from our ... Read More
Curator Damian Weinkrantz Invites You: “Please Be Welcome”…To Venture to NYC!
Art In The Age Artist/Friend, Damian Weinkrantz has been hard at work for the past few months, curating a new exhibition opening next Saturday August 15th in New York City! THE ... Read More
SATURDAY: Lancaster County Comes to Philly!!
Gone are the days when one would need to make the hour-and-a-half drive to Pennsylvania Dutch Country to pick up authentic handmade quilts, wooden toys, and shoofly pie. Well, gone ... Read More
Upcoming Event: ROOT Tasting Dinner
Come Tuesday August 25th, Art in the Age will be pairing up with ALFA Restaurant & Bar for a ROOT Tasting Dinner. Alfa's Executive Chef Sean Ford will present five ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail Competition - Check Out What You Missed!!
A grand time was had by all in Silk City's newish Beer Garden on Tuesday evening. 14 bartenders from some of Philly's finest watering holes signed up to shake, mix ... Read More
A ROOT Cocktail Champion is Crowned!
After a grueling hours-long battle under the stars at Silk City’s outdoor garden last night, a sole ROOT Cocktail Champion finally emerged: Kate Loeb from the recently reopened Oyster House. Judges ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail of the Week: Tsunami
While this perfect summertime cocktail may not cause destruction in mere seconds, it will definitely have you feeling its effects. There are many variations of the 'tsunami’ cocktail but the ... Read More
Looking for love? Companionship? Tasty ROOT cocktails and engaging conversation? While we can't help you with the first two, we can certainly point you toward the third. But you don't ... Read More
Sound in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
Professor David Suisman drew quite a crowd to the store Tuesday night for his lecture on sound in the age of mechanical reproduction. While listeners sipped ROOT cocktails, Dr. Suisman ... Read More
VIDEO: A 4th of July Parade, New England Style!
Fourth of July like I'd never experienced before! A tractor/bike/pickup truck parade down Main Street, followed by a Jazz Band and festival at the elementary school. Read More
Join us this Saturday at Rum Bar for an 80s Dance Party and the first ROOT drink special ever! They'll be featuring six 80s-themed cocktails, including the DeLorean--a drink made ... Read More
60th Annual Kutztown Folk Festival
You have until Sunday to visit America’s oldest continuously operated folklife festival! With everything from 19th century crafts and foods to historical reenactments and authentic American Folk music, the Kutztown Folk ... Read More
The second annual MojitoFEST saw G Lounge packed with mojito experts and aficionados last Wednesday night. While most vendors and Mojito-Olympics contestants were serving up tantalizing twists on the classic ... Read More
Alright, I need to begin with an admission. While sitting in the Thomas Paine panel discussion last Monday, what most struck me was how little I knew—and, actually, still do ... Read More
Come Visit Art in the Age at the Headhouse Farmer’s Market
Don't fret if you missed out on sampling Wild Flour Bakery's delicious spiced raisin quickbread with ROOT-marinated raisins last time around. You'll have another chance this Sunday! We'll be at ... Read More
WE WANT YOU: To Help Change The American Automobile Industry, 50 Miles At A Time
It's short notice, but we would like to draw your attention to a very determined individual who NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE in order to embark upon a very worthy, very cool ... Read More
"Society is produced by our wants, and government by wickedness; the former promotes our happiness positively by uniting our affections, the latter negatively by restraining our vices. The one encourages ... Read More
Forbidden ROOT and ROOT Miner and Shoo Fly Pie, Oh My!
Local press were recently treated to an evening of tasty new offerings at the store. Nick, the mixological maestro from Apothecary, debuted three new drinks: Forbidden ROOT, ROOT Miner, and ... Read More
